Used Car Commotion: Price of used cars in Canada has increased by 12.8 percent, amid microchip woes
Toronto, Ontario — Amid the global microchip shortage, the price of used vehicles in Canada is continuing to climb. New data from AutoTrader.ca shows the average price of used automobiles has risen by 12.8 percent last month. The online used vehicle marketplace says in July 2021, the average price of a used car on its […]
Catalytic Crime: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Saskatchewan, according to the province’s public insurer. So far in 2021, there have been 170 catalytic converter thefts reported to SGI—five times more than the year prior. “Right now, the cost of those claims is just over half a million dollars, and it’s also […]
Subaru Celebrations: Subaru achieves production of 20 million all-wheel-drive vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru achieved an impressive milestone this summer, by producing more than 20 million units of its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. The milestone was achieved in the 49th year since the company introduced the Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van, Japan’s first mass-produced AWD passenger car, in September 1972. AWD models currently account for […]
Used and Ready to Cruise: CarGurus announced this year’s Best Used Car Awards
Toronto, Ontario — CarGurus today announced the winners of its annual Best Used Car Awards. The 2021 awards identify the best recent-year used models across 10 body-style categories: long-term projected value retention, driver satisfaction, user reviews, expert evaluation, popularity and availability. “CarGurus’ Best Used Car Awards have become an industry mainstay for the last five […]
Paw-Perfect Partnership: MINI UK partners with dog charity to become the world’s first dog-friendly car retailer
London, U.K. — MINI UK recently announced it will become the world’s first dog-friendly car retailer by 2022. In partnership with Dogs Trust, the U.K.’s largest dog welfare charity, MINI is on a crusade to their vehicles paw-perfect for hounds. “With more dogs in families now than ever before, we want to help make […]
Waterloo Bandits: Thieves going after high-end vehicles in Waterloo
Kitchener, Waterloo — Over the past few weeks, car thieves have been setting their sights on high-end vehicles in the Waterloo Region. According to reporting from CTV News, a Toyota and a Lexus were recently stolen from a neighbourhood in Kitchener. “We looked up and down the road thinking maybe we parked it down there,” […]
Shortage Shock: Alberta sees rental car shortage, Alberta Motor Association explains why
Edmonton, Alberta — The ongoing shortage of rental cars that’s been plaguing provinces all over Canada has spread its roots in Alberta, and one expert says he knows why. Roland Van Meurs with the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) says the car rental shortage was caused by one thing, and one thing only: the pandemic. He […]
Faulty Fuel Pump: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 86 Models
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is conducting a safety recall involving fuel pumps on certain 2018 and 2019 Toyota 86 models. In Canada, approximately 232 vehicles are involved in this recall. According to Subaru, the affected vehicles may be equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump produced during a specific timeframe that may include an impeller […]
Who Goofed the Gas: Southern Alberta gas station mixes up gas and diesel
Langdon, Alberta — This week, some drivers in Alberta were met with not-so-nice surprise after a gas station served them diesel, instead of what they were expecting: gas. Gas Plus in Langdon, Alberta, told CBC News on Thursday that their diesel and gas tanks were accidentally filled with the wrong fuel for three days straight. […]
Another One: GM issues second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) is issuing a second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks. In November 2020 the Bolt EVs were recalled for fire risks. However, this second recall comes after two Bolts caught fire, after being reported as fixed following the first recall. The automaker, alongside battery maker LG […]
